Licences and Forms
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From: Cork City Council
- Published on: 15 December 2022
- Last updated on: 12 April 2025
- Road Opening Licence
- Road Closure Applications
- Skip Operator's Licence
- Placement of Tables & Chairs on the Public Road/Footpath
- Erect, Construct, Place, & Maintain A Hoarding or Scaffolding on a Public Road/Footpath
- Application to Place a Mobile Crane/Hoist on a Public Road/Footpath
- Requests for Roads and Services Certificate
- Application for a Licence to use a Public Area for an Activity or Event
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Road Opening Licence
A road opening license is required for excavations on public roads or footpaths within Cork City. Cork City Council applies the T license system detailed in the national "DTTAS Guidelines for Managing Openings in Public Roads". Fees and charges are detailed in Directions for the Management and Control of Roadworks in Cork City. Licenses are applied for through the Maproad Licensing (MRL) software.
The application process for the following required licenses is detailed within the following sections of Cork City Council Directions for the Management and Control of Roadworks in Cork City.
Section 14: Street furniture licenses for tables and chairs outside restaurants, cafes, public houses etc on public roads and footways.
Section 15: Use of public spaces and events license
Section 16: Skip placement license (City Centre Island only)
Section 17: Hoarding or scaffolding license
Section 18: Mobile crane and hoist license
Road Closure Applications
Skip Operator's Licence
Placement of Tables & Chairs on the Public Road/Footpath
Erect, Construct, Place, & Maintain A Hoarding or Scaffolding on a Public Road/Footpath
Application to Place a Mobile Crane/Hoist on a Public Road/Footpath
Requests for Roads and Services Certificate
Application for a Licence to use a Public Area for an Activity or Event
Application for a Licence to use a Public Area for an Activity or Event
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